La Mesa Lions Club News

The May issue of 'Albuquerque The Magazine' featured "Incredible Kids," a column about our 2025-26 Peace Poster Merit Award winner Haven Cook, along with a photo of her holding the poster. Also in May, a picture of the poster and an explanation of it was posted in the East Mountain Library, giving our Lions Club project even more publicity. See this year's winning posters at Lionsclubs.org, search Peace Poster (Although LCI did not correctly name our submitting Club!)

The New Mexico Lions Eye Foundation Officers and Trustees can’t thank Lions enough for their support through the second half of this year. We didn’t sell all of our Raffle tickets but generous Club donations helped to make up the difference. There aren’t sufficient words to express our gratitude to all the Lions who participated.

D40 State Pin Competition

Los Leones de Mesilla 22nd Annual Car Show

1st Vice District Governor Joel Edwards and Clovis Club President Christi Edwards attended the VFW Cornhole Tournament to help support their group. Needless to say, there was double elimination and yes that's exactly how we went D-O-W-N!!! Two young ladies beat us the first game and then to young kids beat us the second time. I will definitely be more prepared for the next tournament, more than likely bribing someone to take my place!! All jokes aside, having an alliance with

The 98th Annual D40 Lions State Convention is set to take place from May 1 to May 3, 2026, in the scenic city of Carlsbad, New Mexico. This event promises a memorable weekend filled with fun, fellowship, information, food, and music. Whether you are a long-time Lions Club member or new to Lions, this convention offers a perfect blend of service, socializing, and information. Reconnect with Lions you haven't seen in a while and make new friends too.

Up coming : Lion Chope Benvidez Memorial Golf Tournament April 24th 2026. at NMSU Golf Course

THEY SPONSORED THE SCHOOL AND THE STUDENT WHO PLACED IN THE TOP TWENTY THREE PEACE POSTERS OUT OF OVER 600,000 COMPETITORS! SANDIA LIONS HAVE BRAGGING RIGHTS, BUT HERE IS HOW YOUR CLUB CAN SPONSOR A SCHOOL, UNLEASH CREATIVITY AND ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO PROMOTE PEACE AT HOME, THE SCHOOL AND THE WORLD.

SIXTH ANNUAL NMLDAP STRIDES CONTEST FOR DISTRICT 40! The $200, $150 and $100 prizes again will go to our Lions Clubs International Foundation to be credited to each club’s Melvin Jones Fellow fund! Here’s your chance to increase your club’s health and Club Melvin fund to honor a Lion or community member deserving of recognition.

Official Call for Nominations

Our District is now showing a growth of 27 members giving us a 3.2% increase. There is still time to meet our District targets and finish out the year on a strong note.

Roar Against Diabetes Fundraiser

When you join Lions, you may focus on how you will give back to others through service. What you may not immediately realize is how much Lions gives back to you. Becoming a Lion opens the door to experiencing more — more belonging, more purpose, more leadership and more community.

Yes, it is that time again. With the help of D40 LIONS, your New Mexico Lions Eye Foundation was able to support two cataract surgeries before the end of 2025….and there are 2 more applications in the works. Lions, the Foundation still needs your assistance. It takes funds to fulfill the dreams of those who need help. As of January 26th, there are 933 Lion Members in our District. Which one of You wants to step up and be the first to buy?

Here's how to order and get full information regarding the rules that need be followed to be eligible for the grand prize of $5,000 and a trip to the UN on Lyons's Day.

We are holding a statewide contest to design a new pin for our new D40 geographical area, all of New Mexico and Fort Defiance/Window Rock, AZ.